Migeum Station bar with draft beer 3+1 and cream mentaiko udon: Hwieol

I went out drinking recently with my new coworkers, and since there are so many bars around Migeum Station, we had a hard time picking one. This time we went with a place that looked like it had good food to go with the drinks!

We visited in the evening, and the vibe was more relaxed than I expected, plus there was a wide variety of dishes — it seemed like a solid spot for a date or drinks with friends.

What we ordered at Hwieol Migeum Branch

Just look at that atmosphere — the drinks practically flow themselves, haha! For our drinking snacks that day we ordered cream mentaiko udon and beef brisket jjamppong hot pot. And since they happened to be running a draft beer 3+1 event, we ordered that right away too! Ordering several beers at a bar can add up fast, but with the 3+1 deal at Hwieol Migeum we got to drink more for less, which was great!

You've got to start with a cold draft beer before the food arrives, right? Haha, national rule.

How the draft beer 3+1 deal works

The draft beer came out nice and cold, so the first sip already put me in a good mood! Thanks to the 3+1 event that day, ordering multiple rounds felt a lot less costly. If you're visiting with a group of friends or you love drinking, I think it's even better to time your visit with an event like this! As we sipped beer waiting for the food, the mood ramped up before we knew it.

Cream mentaiko udon (creamy udon with pollack roe)

The first dish to arrive was the cream mentaiko udon (mentaiko: seasoned pollock roe)! It sounded delicious just from the name, and it tasted even better than I expected. The cream sauce was smooth and savory, and the salty kick of the mentaiko kept it from being just heavy and rich. The sauce soaked well into the udon noodles too, so twirling them up gave that savory-salty combo that kept me reaching for more.

Personally, the cream mentaiko udon was my favorite of everything we ate that day! It works fine as a drinking snack, but it's also solid as a meal when you're hungry. If two of you are out and don't want to commit to just one heavy dish, this kind of menu item is a great option!

Beef brisket jjamppong hot pot (spicy seafood-style broth)

Next up was the beef brisket jjamppong (spicy seafood noodle soup) hot pot! I always feel like you need at least one soupy dish at a bar, so I ordered this right away. Thanks to the brisket, the broth had a real meaty depth along with jjamppong's signature spicy kick, which paired perfectly with the beer! The broth was fiery enough that one sip after a gulp of draft beer just kept the cycle going.

The cream mentaiko udon was soft and savory while the beef brisket jjamppong hot pot was spicy and bold, so ordering both together let us enjoy two very different flavors! The portions were solid for two people, and together they were plenty as a meal-plus-drinking-snack combo.

Is Hwieol Migeum Branch good for a Migeum Station date?

Overall, the food was delicious and there was even a draft beer event, so it was a satisfying visit! What I liked most was how varied the menu was, so you can pick according to your taste. It's great for a relaxed drink with friends, and just as good a vibe for a date, chatting over tasty snacks with a partner. So if you're looking for a date spot near Migeum Station, I think this could work well as a Migeum Station date restaurant.

It's good for a light beer after dinner, or even as the main event from the start. And with the draft beer 3+1 event running, a group visit means even more value for your money. If you've been looking for a bar with a good vibe or great snacks around Migeum Station, this is worth a visit!

Final thoughts on the night at Hwieol Migeum Branch

That day we thoroughly enjoyed the cream mentaiko udon and beef brisket jjamppong hot pot along with draft beer! Both were delicious, so I felt good about our menu choices, and I especially want to order the cream mentaiko udon again next time. If you like spicy soupy snacks, I'd recommend trying the beef brisket jjamppong hot pot too!

If you want tasty snacks and cold draft beer near Migeum Station, keep this in mind as a Migeum Station bar date course. It's good not just for dates but also for gatherings with friends or a casual drink day. Next time I visit, I want to try a different snack menu item!